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Charles Schwab (SCHW) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$97.05 +1.06 (+1.10%)
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Charles Schwab - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
2
Hold
3
Buy
16

Based on 21 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Charles Schwab in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 21 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 3 have given a hold rating, and 16 have given a buy rating for SCHW.

Consensus Price Target

$99.35
2.37% Upside
According to the 21 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Charles Schwab, the average price target is $99.35. The highest price target for SCHW is $131.00, while the lowest price target for SCHW is $68.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 2.37% from the current price of $97.05.
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SCHW Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/8/24 to 8/8/25
1 Month Ago
7/9/24 to 7/9/25
3 Months Ago
5/10/24 to 5/10/25
1 Year Ago
8/9/23 to 8/8/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
16 Buy rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$99.35$90.85$87.22$74.27
Forecasted Upside2.37% Upside-1.58% Downside3.18% Upside18.30% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Hold

SCHW Analyst Recommendations By Month

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SCHW Price Targets by Month

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Charles Schwab Stock vs. The Competition

TypeCharles SchwabFinance CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.67
2.54
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside2.37% Upside23.85% Upside13.84% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
7/29/2025Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
Michael Cyprys
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$117.00 ➝ $131.00+33.81%
7/21/2025Citigroup
3 of 5 stars
Christopher Allen
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$105.00 ➝ $110.00+13.97%
7/21/2025JMP Securities
3 of 5 stars
Devin Ryan
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Boost TargetMarket Outperform ➝ Market Outperform$106.00 ➝ $110.00+14.74%
7/21/2025Truist Financial
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David Smith
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$100.00 ➝ $107.00+11.61%
7/21/2025Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
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Kyle Voigt
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$102.00 ➝ $108.00+12.65%
7/21/2025Bank of America
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Craig Siegenthaler
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Boost TargetUnderperform ➝ Underperform$83.00 ➝ $84.00-12.38%
7/18/2025Raymond James Financial
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Patrick O\'Shaughnessy
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$99.00+3.13%
7/18/2025Barclays
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Benjamin Budish
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$106.00 ➝ $113.00+21.35%
7/18/2025Wells Fargo & Company
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Michael Brown
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Set TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$102.00+9.54%
7/15/2025Piper Sandler
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Patrick Moley
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Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$80.00 ➝ $92.00-0.32%
7/3/2025William Blair
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J. Schmitt
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DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
6/9/2025Redburn Atlantic
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Charles Bendit
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UpgradeSell ➝ Neutral$65.00 ➝ $82.00-7.08%
5/20/2025Cowen
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy
5/20/2025TD Securities
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Bill Katz
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$95.00 ➝ $113.00+26.64%
4/25/2025The Goldman Sachs Group
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Alexander Blostein
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$100.00+26.01%
4/22/2025UBS Group
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Brennan Hawken
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$95.00 ➝ $96.00+25.99%
4/21/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Kenneth Worthington
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$92.00 ➝ $95.00+27.79%
2/18/2025TD Cowen
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W. Katz
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UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$88.00 ➝ $103.00+28.24%
1/22/2025Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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Brian Bedell
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$98.00 ➝ $105.00+29.83%
1/17/2025Redburn Partners
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 Lower TargetSell ➝ Sell$70.00 ➝ $68.00-10.87%
12/9/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$84.00 ➝ $94.00+15.07%

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Should I Buy Charles Schwab Stock? SCHW Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, August 4, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Charles Schwab pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Charles Schwab
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in The Charles Schwab Co.:

  • The current stock price is around $99, reflecting a strong market position and investor confidence in the company's growth potential.
  • The company has announced a significant share repurchase plan, allowing for the buyback of $20 billion in shares, which indicates that the board believes the stock is undervalued and can enhance shareholder value.
  • Recent analyst ratings show a consensus of "Moderate Buy," with 16 analysts issuing buy ratings, suggesting strong market support for the stock.
  • The quarterly dividend of $0.27 per share, translating to an annualized dividend of $1.08, provides a steady income stream for investors, with a yield of 1.1%.
  • The payout ratio of 29.03% indicates that the company is returning a reasonable portion of its earnings to shareholders while retaining enough capital for growth and investment.

Charles Schwab
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in The Charles Schwab Co. for these reasons:

  • Despite the positive outlook, two analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, indicating some skepticism about its future performance.
  • Bank of America has issued an "underperform" rating with a target price of $84, suggesting that there may be limited upside potential in the near term.
  • The financial services sector can be volatile, and any economic downturn could impact The Charles Schwab Co.'s performance and stock price.
  • While the share repurchase plan is a positive sign, it also raises concerns about the company's ability to invest in growth opportunities if too much capital is allocated to buybacks.
  • The dividend yield of 1.1% is relatively low compared to other investment opportunities, which may not attract income-focused investors.

SCHW Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 21 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Charles Schwab is $99.35, with a high forecast of $131.00 and a low forecast of $68.00.

21 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Charles Schwab in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 3 hold ratings and 16 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" SCHW shares.

According to analysts, Charles Schwab's stock has a predicted upside of 2.37% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Charles Schwab's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Charles Schwab more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for Charles Schwab is 2.67 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.54. Learn more on how SCHW compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:SCHW) was last updated on 8/8/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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